DIRECTV
DIRECTV is a pay television company that offers video services over satellite and through the Internet. The company is owned by private equity firm TPG Capital; it was partially or fully owned by AT&T between 2015 and early 2025.
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Telecoms providing assistance during Maui wildfires
Companies like AT&T, Verizon, DirecTV, Hawaiian Telcom and T-Mobile are providing assistance to those affected by the Maui wildfires.
Nexstar spat with DirecTV impacts local news during Hawaii fires
DirecTV customers impacted by the Maui fires are without two source of local news due to an ongoing dispute with Nexstar.
Nexstar accuses DirecTV of copyright infringement
Nexstar has accused DirecTV of illegally streaming CW Network programming for months, as the war between the two companies escalates.
DirecTV hires “overly-direct” Travis Kelce for new ad spots
Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce is joining DirecTV as the brand's new "overly-direct" sportsperson ahead of football season.
Good News Roundup for August 4, 2023
A look at industry awards, public service and community outreach initiatives from the telecom, media and technology sectors.
DirecTV wades into FCC dispute over WADL sale to Nexstar-controlled Mission
Exclusive: A low-rated Detroit TV station is at the center of a big fight at the FCC that has pitted Nexstar Media against several industry groups.
Networks, streamers band together to oppose FCC changes
The Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition pits major broadcast network owners against local affiliate groups in the fight over the streaming television industry's future.
Hawaiian Telcom reaches deal with Nexstar after FCC complaint
Despite the agreement, Hawaiian Telcom says it will not drop its FCC complaint against Nexstar Media Group.
Hawaiian Telcom says Nexstar ordered it to withdraw FCC complaint
The demand came after Nexstar and Hawaiian Telcom had reached a tentative agreement to restore two broadcast channels and NewsNation to the cable service.
DirecTV says Nexstar forcing Sinclair to withhold CW Network programming
DirecTV has accused Nexstar Media Group of forcing another broadcaster to black out its CW Network programming on its streaming platform.
A quick guide to the dispute between DirecTV and Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar and DirecTV have been locked into a weeks-long dispute over fees for local ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox and CW stations on DirecTV satellite and streaming.
Major League Baseball prepared to broadcast Diamondback games
Major League Baseball says it is prepared to produce and distribute Arizona Diamondbacks games if Sinclair's Diamond Sports walks away from their contract.